Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a senior clinician with a great track record of successful leadership in a complex healthcare organisation to support and deputise for our Medical Director. They will play an integral role in ensuring ongoing strong clinical leadership based in our busy acute hospital in Portsmouth on the south coast. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference to the success of our Trust and to enhance your career.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Medical Director will support clinical leadership capability in Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, working directly to the PHU Medical Director and therefore also support the emerging Group model between PHU and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. They will support and deputise for the full portfolio of the PHU Medical Director, including participating in Group and partnership discussions and providing senior medical leadership input and advice to the Board, Executive team and the Trust as required.
The post holder will devote a minimum of 50% of their substantive job plan to the role, though this will be flexible depending on the needs of the individual and the organisation. It is anticipated that the role requires a time allocation equivalent to a minimum average of 5PAs per week.
The successful candidate will be on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Deputising for the Medical Director as required.
Providing support and advice to Clinical Directors and Divisional Directors as required.
Providing medical advice and support to ensure that performance targets including those relating to Emergency Care are met.
Supporting the Medical Director in addressing medical staff performance issues when they arise. This may include (as agreed with the Medical Director) management of medical staff performance concerns (including conduct, capability and health matters), personally handling specified cases as a Case Manager/Investigator, in close collaboration with HR colleagues.
Providing clinical advice to inform contract negotiations with commissioners.
Attending/chairing meetings to discuss and agree the management of serious untoward incidents and complaints.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr John Knighton via Michelle Reed (PA) on 02392 286000 Ext 6283.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Deputising for the Medical Director as required.
Providing support and advice to Clinical Directors and Divisional Directors as required.
Providing medical advice and support to ensure that performance targets including those relating to Emergency Care are met.
Supporting the Medical Director in addressing medical staff performance issues when they arise. This may include (as agreed with the Medical Director) management of medical staff performance concerns (including conduct, capability and health matters), personally handling specified cases as a Case Manager/Investigator, in close collaboration with HR colleagues.
Providing clinical advice to inform contract negotiations with commissioners.
Attending/chairing meetings to discuss and agree the management of serious untoward incidents and complaints.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr John Knighton via Michelle Reed (PA) on 02392 286000 Ext 6283.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Member/Fellow of appropriate Royal College
- Significant experience of working as Consultant in an Acute Hospital
- Evidence of continuing professional & personal development as a clinical leader
- Specialist research/education/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Medical Management with a demonstrable track record of successful clinical leadership in a complex healthcare organisation
- Significant experience of medical job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
- Experience of leading service and/or transformational change
- Experience of the management of complex projects
- Experience in and outside speciality
- Experience of working with patients and the public to enhance and develop patient pathways
- Experience of effective collaborative working across the professions, the healthcare system and external stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Member/Fellow of appropriate Royal College
- Significant experience of working as Consultant in an Acute Hospital
- Evidence of continuing professional & personal development as a clinical leader
- Specialist research/education/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Medical Management with a demonstrable track record of successful clinical leadership in a complex healthcare organisation
- Significant experience of medical job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
- Experience of leading service and/or transformational change
- Experience of the management of complex projects
- Experience in and outside speciality
- Experience of working with patients and the public to enhance and develop patient pathways
- Experience of effective collaborative working across the professions, the healthcare system and external stakeholders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
